E.J. Pipkin

A bipartisangroup of senators put aside the battlingthat often prevails in Annapolis to announce Thursday a common agenda of bills that Democrats and Republicans can rally around.

The bills would preserve scholarships for veterans, protect children from identity theft, promote social studies in public schools, help high-tech workers with the cost of security clearances and shield family farms from estate taxes.

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller started the news conference in the Senate's lounge with an endorsement of the idea of bringing together lawmakers of both parties on issues that do not excite partisan passions.

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A bipartisangroup of senators put aside the battlingthat often prevails in Annapolis to announce Thursday a common agenda of bills that Democrats and Republicans can rally around.
The bills would preserve scholarships for veterans,...